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In Our Prayers
Happy Birthday to… 8-Apr: Susan Klehm, Charles Schulien, Giulianna Szmurlo 9-Apr: Olivia Hollander, Eleanor Jewell, Courtney Kiolbassa, Tesa Marzano, D.J. St. Clair 10-Apr: Donna Santi, Brooks Stancato, Anastasia Van Buren 11-Apr: Justyn Lysy 12-Apr: John Ciran, Tom Kozinski, Cara Nolte 13-Apr: Dean Heiden, Dave Hollander, Corbin Luetschwager, Kelly Rett, Brian Waters 14-Apr: Danielle Ellis, Brooke Kashmier, Jeff Perkins, Mark Reiman, Haley Sroka
Family & Friends Bottcher, Sabrina Curtiss, Diane Dorn, Jean Dorsett, Maida Frett, Liam Gieseke, Nancy Glasshagel, Steve Holsten, Annie Kahl, Bonnie Meier, Ed Nolte, Nova
******************** Happy Anniversary to… 9-Apr: (18 yrs) Tom & Sandra Trimingham 12-Apr: (32 yrs) David & Sheila Bray 12-Apr: (32 yrs) Scott & Georgiana Sinnett
Connecting through Praise & Worship: Maundy Thursday: 123 Good Friday Noon: 184 7 pm: 225 Easter Vigil Saturday 6 pm: 58 Easter Sunrise 6:30 am: 40 Easter 8 am: 261 9:30 am: 417 11 am: 331 Total: 1,639
6 pm Sat. Evening Traditional Service Historic Church 8 am Sun. Traditional Service Commons 9:30 & 11 am Sun. Contemporary Service Commons 9:30 am Sun. Sunday School, Student Ministries and Adult Bible Studies Commons Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ImmanuelCL (School) or www.facebook.com/immanuellutherancl (Church)
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Inc.
Nerby, Ron Pfeifer, Norma Rasmussen, Blanche Schneiderwind, Joy Schumacher, Jeri Seegers, Lill Shipbaugh, Keith Stegeman, Eleanor Storz, Beverly Tieman, Mark Tuit, Jon Westphal, Robert
Military Personnel Annand, Elizabeth Bernero, Justin Bickley, Chad Blasy, Bryan Blum, Todd Chan, Mike Connelly, Christopher Erickson, Brandon Fessler, Julia Hanson, Erik Helsom, Tyler Katzenberger, KC Kearley, Kevin Lowe, Andrew Lucich, Russell
Lyster, Geoffrey McDonald, Matthew Neumeier, Eric Page, Daniel Picard, Michael Reed, Bill Rizzo, Robert Shulfer, Erin Sylvester, Clayton Vargas III, Ramon Wood, Jeremy Wood, Nick Yentsch, Alex Yentsch, Randy
WE PRAY — This week we prayed a prayer of thanksgiving for our Easter services and for our Pastors. We prayed for all that heard the message of our Risen Savior! We prayed for safety and warmth of our sixth grade class at Walcamp this week. We lifted up the Gentile family with prayers of praise and thanksgiving for answered prayers for their planned move this summer. We prayed for those with health concerns: Jean Dorn, Mike Klug, Rich Ringel, Elfriede, Joyce, Julie, Vinnie, Reggie’s mom, Barb, Chad, Breanna and Rachel. We prayed for healing for all who are suffering from addictions.
In Other Business Contributions: (March 29—April 4, 2018) Contributions: $38,257 Budgeted Contributions: $19,860 Mission - Northern Illinois District: $473 Capital Reserve: $251 City on a Hill Giving Campaign: $3,415 City on a Hill Giving Campaign (4/04/18): Participating Families: 226 Total Pledged: $3,328,762
“Touching Hearts and Transforming Lives with the Light of Jesus Christ”
April 8 —14, 2018
Today . . .
Total Received: $2,268,610 Contribution Summary: January—March 2018 Actual: $252,025 Budget: $243,050
“It’s Not Good To Be Alone?” Rev. Stewart Schulz, Pastor
Thrivent Members — Thank you to all who directed their 2017 Thrivent Choice Dollars to Immanuel! What a blessing to Immanuel Lutheran Church & School.
April 8—May 20, 2018 Sunday at 9:30 am Tot Time (1 & 2 Year Olds w/Parents) Sunday School (Age 3—5th Grade)
Share the News! We look forward to hearing what’s happening here at Immanuel Deadline: Wednesday noon Size of Announcement: 50 words or less Must Include: Contact Name, Phone &
eMail Address E-mail submissions to:
[email protected] Announcements are subject to approval, may be edited, and must be Immanuel related, reflecting the mission of the church and school. Announcements may run up to two weeks prior to an event, depending on space, calendar and timing.
Verge (6th Grade) Confirmation (7th - 8th Grades) High School (9-12 Grades) The Reason for God (Pastor Bob) God Connects Anxious for Nothing (Starts 4/15) (Nicole Storz) The Book of Acts (Steve & Laura Wright)
Gym Classrooms (Sign in by computer Lab) Room 203 Multi-Purpose Room Youth Room Library Art Room Room 201 Music Room
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This Week... SUN Apr 8: 8, 9:30 & 11 am Worship—Commons 9:30 am Sunday School, Youth & Adult Education 6—8 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group 8 pm Men’s Basketball MON Apr 9: 7:50 am Bible Study—Library 9—11 am Prayer Shawl—The Pointe 2:30—4 pm Spring Musical Rehearsal—Commons TUES Apr 10: 9—11 am MOPS—Commons 2:15—4 pm Spring Musical Rehearsal—Commons 2:30—3:30 pm Adult Bells—Music Room 7 pm Choir — Commons WED Apr 11: 8:30 am WePray—Conference Room 12:45 pm Chapel 2:15—3 pm Spring Musical Rehearsal—Commons THURS Arp 12: 9:30 am Bible Study at The Pointe 2 pm Bible Study at The Pointe 6:30 pm Praise Team Practice FRI Apr 13: 6:30 pm Daddy Daughter Dance—The Pointe SAT Apr 14: 6 pm Worship—Historic Church SUN Apr 15: 8, 9:30 & 11 am Worship—Commons 9:30 am Sunday School, Youth & Adult Education 4 pm Evening of Jazz—Commons 6—8 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group 8 pm Men’s Basketball
SUMMER CAMPS AT IMMANUEL! Camp Brochures are now available. Grab yours today as registration will fill up fast and closes on May 15, 2018. We have some great new camps that we are offering, take a peek. Any questions, please contact Nikki Rutzen at
[email protected]. SAVE THE DATE! June 15, 2018—Annual Golf Outing—2 pm shotgun start at Whisper Creek Golf Club in Huntley’s Del Webb Community. Sponsored by the Athletic Department. All proceeds will be used for Athletics, PE and small playground equipment.
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GOD CONNECTS — Interested in learning more about Lutheran teachings or becoming a member of Immanuel? The next God Connects class begins TODAY April 8, 9:30—10:30 am upstairs in Room 204 (Art Room) and will run through May 20. Contact Sharon Tieman at
[email protected] for more info. SMALL GROUP MINISTRY — Immanuel’s Community Groups (small groups) resume after Easter, with many linking up with a sermon series based on Max Lucado’s recent book, Anxious About Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World. If you are interested in connecting through a Community Group at Immanuel, please check the box on the reverse side of your Connection Card, sign up at the ministry table, sign up online or contact Pastor Schulz at
[email protected].
1st ANNUAL IMMANUEL SPRING GALA — Backyard BBQFRIDAY, APRIL 27 from 6—10 PM ILS Spring Gala and Auction tickets for our 1st Annual Gala are now on sale! You can purchase your tickets on line, http://immanuel.gesture.com by the order form in the invitation via US mail, or stop by the office and buy yours. Tickets are $25.00 each or you can buy a table for 10 for $200.00. Questions regarding ticket sales can be directed to Monica at
[email protected]. Childcare to be provided.
TIDY UP TUESDAY DATE CHANGE! The next Tidy Up Tuesday will be Tuesday, April 17, 9:30 am at the Commons. Bring energy and cleaning supplies. All are welcome!
2018 WOMEN’S RETREAT— “This Old House” — May 11 and 12! All Immanuel women and their guests are invited to our 6th annual Women’s Retreat at the Geneva Bay Centre, Lake Geneva. This overnight experience planned by women you know will encourage, inspire and pamper you! Reservation tickets will be available this Sunday between services. Final ticket sales will be on Sunday, April 8 and 15. INTERESTED IN INFORMATION ON BAPTISMS? Do you want to schedule a Baptism at Immanuel? Contact Julie Kearley at
[email protected] to set up a meeting with Pastor Tieman. AN EVENING OF JAZZ — Sunday, April 15 at 4 pm in the Immanuel Commons. Featuring the Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage. Robert Blazek, Director and Dana Robinson, Vocalist. Freewill donations accepted.
CRYSTAL LAKE COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY! Join us on April 21 as we clean up what winter has left behind. Meet at the Historic Church or the Pathway Court Campus anytime between 9 am and noon. Gloves and bags will be provided. Afterwards, return to the Chamber Building (427 W. Virginia St) for a free lunch of hot dogs, pasta, sandwiches, drinks and ice cream. Any questions? Contact Roger Otto at
[email protected] or Tom O’Malley at
[email protected]. VBS 2018 – REGISTRATION OPEN — Come sail away with us this summer and learn about Jesus through a “Shipwrecked” theme. Vacation Bible School will be June 18 – 22 with a worship service and celebration on Sunday, June 24. To find the Registration and Volunteer Forms, go to Immanuel’s website at www.immanuelcl.org/family/vacation-bible-school or contact Laura at
[email protected] for questions. SPRING WILL BE HERE SOON — and that means FLOWERS! The National Junior Honor Society and Student Council are sponsoring the annual flower sale. We’ve got flats, vegetables, and hanging baskets! Orders are due (checks payable to Immanuel) on Thursday, April 19. Flowers will be available for pick up after school on Thurs, May 10 and Fri, May 11 (just in time for Mother’s Day!). Thanks for supporting the NJHS and Student Council.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL? Interested in the opportunity to provide an auction item or experiences for the Immanuel Spring Gala on April 27? If so, please contact Carole Fiesman at
[email protected]. LIBRARY CORNER — April is here! We celebrate many of our favorite author’s birthdays this month. Beverly Cleary, Barbara Park, Patrick Reilly Giff, Marquerite Henry, Lois Duncan, Anthony Horowitz, Hans Christian Andersen and the ever famous William Shakespeare. Recently, 5th grader left a manuscript on my desk. It was two short stories she had written entitled A LIFE FULL OF RAINBOWS, by Allison Hadad. Maybe one day she will join the ranks of the famous and a librarian will check out one of her books to a group of students. I know our teachers encourage our students not only to read but also to write about the rainbows in their lives. Good JOB Allison!! KIDS OF THE KINGDOM — We met this week and did another project for the Kyros Ministry. We made placemats for prisoners and also birthday and ‘thinking of you’ cards with small silk bouquets for shut-ins. There is nothing as precious as a beautifully drawn spring picture by a little one. Mrs. Koenig and I want to thank Mrs. Anne Larson for the gift of various cards for the shut-ins, all our wonderful parent volunteers, and especially the AMAZING 5th graders who choose to help us out every month. Next month will be our last meeting for this school year. We plan to Celebrate our KIDS of the KINGDOM and have a small party! DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE is fast approaching on April 13, 2018 at The Pointe from 6:30—8:30 pm. Please RSVP to Janet Rudsinski at
[email protected]. Join us for DANCING, PRIZES and FUN! Bring a healthy treat to pass! THANK YOU to the families who provided the teachers’ luncheon for this month — the Storz family, the Cochran family, the Olmstead family and the Patrick family! It was very much appreciated and it truly warmed their hearts on a cold spring day! FINE ARTS FESTIVAL will be held on Friday, April 20 for Grades 5— 8. There will be no school for preschool—4th grade. Participants should refer to details provided by Mrs. Moeller. NEW BOX TOP FOR EDUCATION CONTEST — Please remember to buy, clip and save those Box Tops for Education. This new contest will run from Apr 9—May 11. Please use the contest sheets instead of turning in bags of labels. You may download one from the document section on Sycamore. After you tape or staple your Box Tops, just write your child’s grade on the sheet and send it to the office. The class with the most labels will win a special dessert and lemonade treat! Thank you!
Give+ Mobile — You can now contribute to our church through a mobile app! To easily make donations directly from your smart phone, download Give+ Mobile for free from the App Store or Google Play. You can choose to donate as a guest or set up an account that allows you to schedule recurring donations securely and conveniently. We hope you enjoy this new way to contribute to our ministry, and thank you for your support. MILITARY ADDRESSES — Please forward all addresses of our Immanuel and friend military service men and women to
[email protected]. If you or your family would like to write a letter or note to be included , contact Sharon by April 15. COMMONS BULLETIN BOARD — If you would like anything posted on the bulletin board in the back of the commons, please consult with the office for prior approval. ALTAR FLOWERS — Would you like to donate flowers for the Altar at the Historic Church or Commons? Contact the office at 815-4591441 to sign up for a special occasion or in memory of a loved one. MANY THANKS to the caring and dedicated members of our Immanuel Altar Guild. We appreciate the great things they do to keep our sanctuary area lovely, reverent and welcoming to all. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY dates for April are April 9 and 23, from 9—11 am at The Pointe. All are welcome! MISSION ENDOWMENT REQUESTS should be submitted to Pastor Tieman or Randy Wiggs by April 30.
How Can We Help? Rev. Larry Tieman, Senior Pastor Rev. Bob Pudell, Executive Pastor Rev. Stewart Schulz, Discipleship Leader Bob Dorn, Invite Leader Sharon Tieman, Connect Leader Edward Bower, School Principal Lynette Mobley, Business Manager Julie Kearley, Office Manager Robert Blazek, Director of Music Laura Gilleland, Dir. of Children & Family Ministries Shelly Davidson, Director of Upward Sports All e-mail addresses are formatted with initial of first name, complete last name, followed by @immanuelcl.org—Example:
[email protected] Church 815.459.1441 ~ School 815.459.1444 The Pointe Outreach Center: 815.459.5907
